About this project

We
didn't think we would make the project goal of 37K in the 54 days that
were left. We also realized that Indie GoGo offered a better platform
because we had the type of film that could be made for less than 10K if
it needed to go that route. The film is basically in flux according to
what will actually happen during filming, as well as trying to meet what
has been written in the script. But if we suddenly can't film a segment
because an actor doesn't show, or we don't have enough funds to shoot a
particular element, then that will become a part of the film as well.

What if I already donated to Kickstarter?

If
you re-donate to Indie GoGo, you will receive a free SFAA tee shirt
(as worn by the actors in the featurette). If you donated at an amount
that now includes a tee shirt as part of the donation tier, you will
receive an additional tee shirt (see James Roehl pictured below).

(Our DP, Andrew Crighton adjusts a light)

The Film

Part absurdist documentary and part cinematic realism, Shoplifting from American Apparel moves between the
life of the actual writer who has written the popular novel on which the film
is based to the mishaps of a ragtag film crew who offer each other challenges
to make certain scenes despite having unnecessary stunts go horribly wrong, budgetary
constraints, and other unforeseen creative roadblocks.

(James Roehl gets make-up done in his official SFAA tee shirt)

Is the pledge amount
publicly displayed?

No, only you and the project owner can see the
details.

(3EyedBear's "Talking Tree" paper toy - one of the many gifts for backing the project)

FAQ

Have a question?
If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.

Rewards

Pledge $1 or more

All donations receive an exclusive extended trailer link, as well as access to the production blog throughout the course of development.

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Pledge $10 or more

5 backers

A digital download of the film’s soundtrack, and your name in a special "thank you" section in the credits.

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Pledge $25 or more

11 backers

A special “Supporter Edition” DVD of the finished film with bonus footage and packaging unique to this campaign, a digital download of the film’s soundtrack (with exclusive bonus tracks/remixes), and your name in a special "thank you" section in the credits.

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Pledge $50 or more

7 backers

An autographed “Supporter Edition” DVD, a digital download of the film’s soundtrack (with exclusive bonus tracks/remixes), a custom made "Talking Tree" paper toy brought to you by 3EYEDBEAR with artwork by Jeffrey Brown, and your name in the credits.

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Pledge $100 or more

6 backers
Limited (64 left of 70)

A limited edition chapbook with work from Tao Lin, Noah Cicero, Charles Yu, Kate Greenstreet, Jordan Castro, Brad Warner, Loren Goodman, and others, a placard of the movie poster drawn by comic book artist Jeffrey Brown suitable for framing, an autographed “Supporter” DVD, a digital download of the soundtrack, a custom made "Talking Tree" paper toy brought to you by 3EYEDBEAR with artwork by Jeffrey Brown, and your name in the credits.

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Pledge $250 or more

0 backers
Limited (11 left of 11)

An original drawing and autograph of Richard Yates, Eeeee Eee Eeee, or Shoplifting from American Apparel. by Tao Lin, a limited edition chapbook with work from Tao Lin, Noah Cicero, Charles Yu, Kate Greenstreet, Jordan Castro, Brad Warner, Loren Goodman, and others, a placard of the movie poster drawn by comic book artist Jeffrey Brown suitable for framing, an autographed “Supporter” DVD, a digital download of the soundtrack, the "Talking Tree" toy, and your name in the credits.

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Pledge $500 or more

1 backer
Limited (7 left of 8)

An autographed placard of the movie poster drawn by comic book artist Jeffrey Brown and suitable for framing, an original drawing and autograph of Richard Yates, Eeeee Eee Eeee or Shoplifting form American Apparel by Tao Lin, a limited edition chapbook with work from Tao Lin, Noah Cicero, Charles Yu, Kate Greenstreet, Jordan Castro, Brad Warner, Loren Goodman, and others, an autographed “Supporter” DVD, a digital download of the soundtrack, the "Talking Tree" toy, and your name in the credits.

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Pledge $1,000 or more

1 backer
Limited (3 left of 4)

A large mixed media painting by Pirooz Kalayeh mounted in a unique frame and signed by the cast and crew of SFAA, an autographed placard of the movie poster drawn by comic book artist Jeffrey Brown and suitable for framing, an original drawing and autograph of Richard Yates, Eeeee Eee Eeee or Shoplifting form American Apparel by Tao Lin, a limited edition chapbook with work from Tao Lin, Noah Cicero, Charles Yu, Kate Greenstreet, Jordan Castro, Jim Goar, Brad Warner, Loren Goodman, and others, an autographed “Supporter” DVD, a digital download of the soundtrack, the "Talking Tree" toy, and your name in the credits.

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Pledge $5,000 or more

0 backers
Limited (2 left of 2)

Co-Producer credit in the film and profile creation on IMDB, and an invitation to spend a day on set in Hollywood and attend the world premiere (air fare and accommodations are responsibility of the backer). Everything else listed in the rewards.

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Pledge $10,000

0 backers
Limited (2 left of 2)

Executive Producer credit in the film and profile creation on IMDB, and an invitation to spend a day on set in Hollywood and attend the world premiere (air fare and accommodations are responsibility of the backer). Everything else listed in the rewards.

Funding period

Mar 2, 2011 - May 16, 2011
(75 days)

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